Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Leprosy Control Programme of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) of the United Republic of Tanzania, and WHO/TDR are jointly coordinating the conduct of a multi-country (Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa) clinical study to evaluate the impact of early and concomitant initiation of HAART and anti-TB I treatment on TB treatment outcomes for HIV-infected T8 patients. This study is being conducted within the national health system utilizing available human and material resource available within the country.
The study also aims at building capacity and ensuring the feasibility of implementation of the intervention being assessed. The logical spinoff i would be the upgrading of the capacity of the health system to deliver: care to these categories of patients. The proper coordination of this study is critical to the success of this study; hence need to recruit a coordinator of the project with the general objective of facilitating coordination of activities in the Tanzanian component of this multi-country study.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that logistical arrangements have been made at all sites within Tanzania to meet recruitment targets and potentially improve on those targets
- To ensure in conjunction with the trial monitors that study procedures are in place and that activities are in accordance with pre-determined SOPs
- To coordinate the provision of study supplies to all participating sites
- To ensure and oversee the smooth delivery of samples to the Central Laboratory from different sites and the documentation of adverse events in conjunction with the appointed safety physician.
- To support the provision of training and technical support to all staff involved in the study
- To liaise with all site coordinators in ensuring that all arrangements are in place to process potential patients and facilitate the retrieval and documentation of relevant information
- To oversee the procurement, documentation and storage of all clinical material samples designated for the study. This will include monitoring of drug utilization and anticipating country study drug requirements
- To visit all sites to ensure that trial procedures are maintained and logistic for patient recruitment are sustained.
- To convene weekly meeting of the core team to permit review and evaluation of progress and facilitate optimal implementation of study conduct.
- To compile recruitment data, assist in collating safety documentation and report to sponsor and other appropriate authorities.
- To submit monthly report to the sponsor responding to the monitoring reports, and recruitment plan.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience (post MD or MB, BS) and a minimum of 5 years post graduate degree experience in Tropical MedicinelPublic Healthl International Health. Previous experience in GCP compliant clinical research at any recognised institutions in sub-Saharan Africa is critical. Previous experience in TB/HIV research and control will be advantageous
SKILLS: The applicant must have experience in conducting multi country clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa. Training in Good Clinical research practice (GCP) in addition to maintenance of high ethical standards in the overall management of studies are essential requirements for this position. Ability to negotiate with national programme staff, academics in research institutions and universities, and other health care workers will be necessary. Good team skills and proven track record to coordinate different teams within the country will be advantageous. Experience with planning, managing and following up large patient cohorts in clinical studies will be considered. Good writing skills and publication in scientific peer-reviewed journals will be an advantage.
TENURE: The appointment is term-limited to 1 year and the successful candidate will be subjected to a 3-month probation period. The appointment will be subject to renewal on satisfactory performance of the post holder.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates who fully meet the requirements should submit a letter along with a detailed CV, photocopy of credentials including a daytime telephone contact and three names of referees.
Contact Info:
The Director General
National Institute for Medical Research
P.O. Box 9653, Dar es Salaam
Closing Date: 19 May 2010
